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About Baldface Lodge

Steep, deep, tree skiing in old-growth forests that have been described as "God-gladed".

Baldface is an exclusive snowcat skiing and snowboarding lodge where wilderness dreams come true. With 36,000 acres of powder terrain in the heart of BC's renowned Selkirk Mountains, Baldface is one of the world's largest snowcat operations. Escorted by certified guides, guests experience untracked bowls, peaks, and trees in an area that receives an average seasonal snowfall of 42 feet! Expect up to 18,000 vertical feet of deep powder turns each day, with the final run leading to the cozy high-alpine timber frame lodge and private chalets. Situated at 6,750 feet above sea level, the lodge offers gourmet food, spectacular views, outdoor hot tubs and sauna, plush leather furniture, a cozy wood stove, massage therapy, goose down duvets, and plenty of space to relax in after a day on the slopes. The lodge is a quick 5-minute helicopter flight from the charming town of Nelson where quaint shops, fine restaurants, friendly pubs, and local ski areas round out the perfect vacation.

Baldface Lodge Quick Facts

The Basics

Terrain

Helicopter Trips:

No

Snowcat Trips:

Yes

Years in Business:

7

Capacity Per Trip:

36 guests

Trips Per Season:

20 trips

Guide to Client Ratio:

1 to 6

Packages start at:

$450.00

Longest Run:

3500

Summit:

7,300 Ft /
2,225 M

Base:

3,300 Ft /
1,006 M

Vertical:

3,500 Ft /
1,067 M

Acres:

36,000 Ac /
14,569 Hc

Annual Snow:

500" / 1,270cm

Season

Starts Around:

12/15/2007

Ends Around:

5/15/2008

The Basics

Helicopter Trips:

No

Snowcat Trips:

Yes

Years in Business:

7

Capacity Per Trip:

36 guests

Trips Per Season:

20 trips

Guide to Client Ratio:

1 to 6

Packages start at:

$450.00

Longest Run:

3500

Terrain

Summit:

7,300 Ft /
2,225 M

Base:

3,300 Ft /
1,006 M

Vertical:

3,500 Ft /
1,067 M

Acres:

36,000 Ac /
14,569 Hc

Annual Snow:

500" / 1,270cm

Season

Starts Around:

12/15/2007

Ends Around:

5/15/2008

Guide Certifications & Experience

All guides are ACMG or CSGA certified with wilderness first aid.

Equipment Used

Helicopter-access to the high alpine timberframe lodge then snowcat skiing and snowboarding in some of B.C's finest powder. A 1-minute cat ride to the first run since the lodge sits at 6,700 feet!

Ski Areas Nearby

Whitewater Ski Area and Red Mountain Resort are both within an hour's drive from Nelson.

Booking Policy

A 50% depoist is due at the time of booking then the remainder is due on November 15.

What's New

In addition to the seven newly finished timber frame chalets, Baldface has doubled the size of its existing lodge, adding a new dining room, doubling the capacity of the bar and pool hall area, refurnishing the downstairs lounge and retail zone, and finishing the main lodge hallways and accommodation areas. We have opened up another 8,000 acres of beautiful terrain including two prominent peaks.

Local Lodging

Our timber frame lodge is all you could ever need at the end of a long day in the powder -- a welcoming bar, hot soup and appies, a stoked-up fire,outdoor cedar sauna, friendly staff, and massage appointments available all evening. We also offer accommodation in our new timber frame chalets -- each with cozy furniture, big views, a wrap-around porch, drying room, and double-accommodation sleeping for four guests.

Nearby Recreation

Nelson, BC, is a quaint little town with charming shops, challenging ski areas, fine and funky restaurants and coffee shops, and of course plenty of mountain adventure nearby.